Hands-Free Law Gives False Sense of Security

Earlier this year, Ontario passed a law banning the use of virtually all hand-held devices while driving. The law finally took effect on October 26th but for the first three months, offenders will only receive warnings until February 1st, 2010, at which point offenders can expect a $500 fine. Ontario joins three other provinces including Newfoundland & Labrador, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Manitoba is expected to follow suit soon. By enacting such a law, it would appear that on the surface, the government is being proactive about implementing laws in an attempt to making roads safer.

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